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About
Dr. Douglas Katz graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and served his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He then completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and anterior segment surgery at the University of Minnesota. He treats medical and surgical conditions of the cornea and performs cataract and anterior segment surgery. He has an interest in corneal transplantation and infections, including herpetic eye disease and herpes zoster that affects the eye. He has lectured nationally and internationally and has written multiple textbook chapters in the field.
Faculty Rank
Associate Professor of OphthalmologyDegree
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
Residency
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich.
University of Michigan, School of Medicine, Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor
Fellowship
Cornea and External Disease, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis
Certifications and Special Training
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Ratings & Reviews
The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
November, 2019
Excellent care - with everyone.September, 2019
I came early and staff and provider were able to accommodate my visit earlier than appointed time.September, 2019
friendly, professional staffSeptember, 2019
Excellent care from *Dr. Katz & his staff.August, 2019
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Conditions treated
- Ocular Surface Disease
- Herpes Simplex Eye Disease
- Herpes Zoster Eye Disease
- Corneal infections
- Keratoconus
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Surgeries performed
- Corneal transplantation surgery
- Cataract surgery
- Pterygium surgery
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Awards
- Best Doctors® in America, 2015-16
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Locations
Lexington
UK Advanced Eye Care
Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington
110 Conn Terrace
Fourth and Fifth Floors
Lexington, KY 40508Fax 859-323-8510 (General) and 859-257-6718 (Referring Providers)Call 859-323-5867This location offers TeleCare. Read more »
(Primary eye care and all subspecialty eye care)
UK Advanced Eye Care – Baptist Health Eye Clinic
UK HealthCare - Baptist Health
1760 Nicholasville Road
Suite 203
Lexington, KY 40503Call 859-275-4001Call 859-323-7101This location offers TeleCare. Read more »
(Corneal and external diseases, primary eye care, retina and vitreous disorders)
Ophthalmology–VAMC
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1101 Veterans Way
Lexington, KY 40502Call 859-281-4900Call 859-233-4511Insurance Information
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